LCAT: Functional Specialist 4 Program: DISA NEXUS Location: Remote Clearance: Active Secret (TS/SCI preferred) Salary Range: $90,000 – $109,000 Position Overview Advantech GS Enterprises is seeking an experienced Azure Data QA Engineer to support the DISA NEXUS cloud and data modernization program. This role will lead quality assurance activities for cloud-based and data-driven systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and data integrity across Azure environments supporting DoD missions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in Azure-based QA, data validation, and test automation, and is comfortable working in regulated, security-focused environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive QA strategies, test plans, and test cases for Azure cloud and data platforms
• Design, execute, and maintain manual and automated testing solutions
• Validate data accuracy, integrity, and consistency using complex SQL queries
• Support testing across CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution with engineering teams
• Perform regression testing to ensure system stability following enhancements
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to define and validate acceptance criteria
• Review code and contribute to QA standards, best practices, and process improvements
• Maintain detailed QA documentation, metrics, and reporting
• Mentor junior QA staff and promote continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance
• Hands-on experience supporting Azure-based applications or data platforms
• Strong experience validating data using SQL
• Experience with manual and automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium or similar frameworks)
• Experience supporting CI/CD workflows
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments (DoD experience preferred)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of experience
• Degree in a technology-related field preferred (no specific degree type required)

Certifications

• No certifications required (certifications are a plus but not mandatory)

Why Advantech GS Enterprises Advantech GS Enterprises is a HUBZone-certified federal contractor supporting critical DoD missions across cloud, cybersecurity, data, and engineering domains. We offer competitive compensation, long-term program stability, and the opportunity to support high-impact national security programs.